Writing the Research Proposal for a Project
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SUMMER INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
Project Proposal
(To be submitted
on or before DD/MM/YYYY)
I. Project Proposed:
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II. Description of Project in brief:
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III. Objective of the Project:.............................................................................................................................
IV. Methodology:
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V. Schedule:
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VI. Limitations of the Study:
only using secondary data.
VII. References:....................................................................................................................................................
Faculty Guide Name:
Company Guide Name:
(Use additional sheets wherever reqd)
Date: ____________________
Signature
of the Student
Explanations
- Writing the Schedule of the Study
You are required to submit the Industry Profile, Company
Profile and literature review before
proceeding to your company but after obtaining the confirmation letter. Other
material information is as per the project coordinator’s guidelines. In nay
case, you need to submit your final research report’s draft report on the
closing date of your research work.
- Background and Rationale (1000-1500 words)
In this part of the proposal, an introduction to the research area along with relevant related literature be given. A theoretical basis to the study be established; a brief review of related studies be undertaken; and an explanation be given as to how this present study is a new study exploring new vistas or extending the exploration of previous research findings. The implications of the study for theory, policy and practice may be underlined. In scientific research, the rationale may underline a previous theorum or formula or a tested hypothesis which needs further investigation.
This part is divided into two : first part 'Project proposed' and second part 'Description of the project'
Generally speaking 'Project proposed may have three paragraphs. The fist para tell about the area in which the study is conducted, followed by its significance and finally the scope . The Description of the Project may be running into 5 to 6 paragraphs detailing specifically the students wants to do. here student may highlight the relevant tools and its applicability for the study.
- Objectives of the study
Based on the preceding discussion, the objectives of the study
should be categorically (point-wise) listed.
- Hypotheses (if any)
The hypotheses of the study (if any) in research or null form should
be stated point-wise, corresponding to the objectives of the study listed
above.
- Methods
The ‘methods’ section of the proposal should be divided into four
sections, given as follows:
i)
Research Methodology
In this sub-section, categorical statement
be made and discussion be undertaken with regard to the exact research method
followed in the study. This may include historical, philosophical, case study,
descriptive, experimental (and the type of experimental method), or a mixed
research methodology. The rationale for selecting the research method be given.
For scientific research, an explanation be provided to the nature of
experimental design used for the study.
ii) Population and Sample
In this section, the population should be
categorically defined (geographic, demographic, physical, social and other
aspects as appropriate), and the sampling method followed to select the sample
be noted. The nature of the proposed sample be stated; and the rationale for
selecting the sample method and the sampling (and its size) be underlined. It
may also be noted in what way a group of sample or even a single case is
representative of the population species.
iii) Tools and Techniques
In this section, the various tools and
techniques to be adapted or to be developed for use in the study be noted, in
relation to the objectives of the study. Reliability and validity of the tools
and techniques, as appropriate, should be mentioned. Aspects to be included in
the questionnaire/interview schedule/observation schedule/rating scale, etc.
should be mentioned. For scientific research, one may underline the process of
experimentation and testing, and methods used to observe and/or measure the
corresponding changes in the treatment and the depending variables. Also, a
brief description may be given on a variety of instruments and objects to be
used for conducting the research.
iv) Procedure of Data
Collection
This section should focus on the
procedure/steps proposed to be followed for administration of tools and
techniques to collect data, and/or the process of conducting the experiment or
case study.
- Data Analysis and Interpretation
In this section, proposed methodology to be followed to
tabulate/collate various data collected for the study should be noted.
Statistical and other qualitative techniques (if any) to be applied for data
analysis should be mentioned; and how will the analysis be interpreted in
relation to the stipulated objectives and hypotheses of the study and how
conclusions be drawn should be noted. In case of experimentation, the stages of
the process, and quantitative and qualitative changes/effects and their process
of analysis and interpretation should be stipulated.
- Discussion of Results and Implications of the Study
In this section, it should be mentioned how the results obtained as
above will be discussed; how and in what respect implications for theory,
policy and practice be drawn; in what way the results support/contradict
previous such findings, and what contribution it makes to scientific theories
or interpretations.
- References
This section should note the references quoted in the proposal or
those which have been consulted to prepare the research proposal. Further, this
section should show what referencing style has been followed (and therefore
will be followed) in the research proposal/report.
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